Government urged to act on Bengal famine crisis
A critical report argues that Zemindars and poor tenants suffer as grain export and price speculation threaten survival. It urges the Viceroy and Government to accelerate relief works, store grain, and mobilize emigration while warning of possible widespread hunger if delays continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Aidsicts
Georgeampbell
Bir
G. Campbell
India
Orissa
Duke of Argyll
Bongal
Christmas Cards and Calendar by Marcus Ward and Co
Marcus Ward and Co publish illuminated Christmas and New Year cards carols almanacks and fancy stationery. A four leaf calendar titled Year and its Festivals features illumination by Walter Crane. The items are expected to meet public favor as in prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Ward and Co
Chandos-street
Walter Crane
Excerpted Chronicle Notes Exalt Europe and Americas
A digest of international items reports the death of the Duc de Montpensier's son in Orleans and a set of events from Vienna and London. It notes an Austria Britain extradition treaty signed in Vienna, the US Chief Justice vacancy filled by the Attorney General, Austrian celebrations, and various colonial and military updates across Africa, Cartagena bombardment, famine relief in India, and the Ashantee War. It also covers the Bazaine trial in France and slavery discussions on the Gold Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duc de Montpensier
Orleans
Austria
Great Britain
Vienna
United States
Chase
Williams
Fhmpetoe
Necro
America
Alabama
United States Court
State Supreme Court
Indiana
Kiger
Bavaria
Lasker
Kauffman
St. Petersburg
Ean
Khiva
Turkestan
Cartagena
Gibraltar
Jaifa
Hellcon
Isid
Rangoon
Calcutta
Oade
G. Campbell
Bengal
Cape Coast Castle
Wolseley
Simoom
Daily Telegraph
Garnet Wolseley
Abrakrampa
Anic
Ansu
Marshal Bazaine
MM. Kétatry
Gambetta
Jules Favre
d’Andlau
Villenoisy
Gold Coast
The
Times
England
Gold Coasts
Cape Coast
Sierra Leone
Lagos
Gambia
Roman Young Men’s Chhristian Association
Rome Young Men’s Christian Association
Condotti
H. R. Waite
Rome
David Dudley Field
University of Rome
Naples
Davis
Religious Tract Society
London
Richard
M.P
Italy
Pincian Hill
Jerusalem
S. J. Shrabb
Dr. Miles
Mr. Birrell
Liverpool
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Bazaine
Pourcet
M. Lachaud
General Cavaignac
Marshal MacMahon
Marshal Pelissier
Leopold I
Charlotte
Maximilian
Mattre Lachaud
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